A salesman at the dealership told my sister the Forester is based on the
impressa, not the Legacy. The Forester is boxier, but the Legacy is larger.
Well as of 2 years ago now.
George M
NY, USA
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: Way OT: Would you buy a Subaru?
> No, the WRX is based on the Impressa and the Forester based on the Legacy.
> There's a lot less room in the WRX. But if I had the choice there's no
> choice which one I'd get :)
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Way OT: Would you buy a Subaru?
>
>
> > John,
> >
> > I'm looking for a potential new commuter car. We average about 500-600
> > miles/week on 2 different cars. We have a Toyota Prius (I know some
> > hate the looks, but with the amount that we drive it's pretty nice). I
> > was looking at the Impreza WRX model. These come in at about 25K. What
> > a kick in the pants. The turbo comes on smoothly and the engine seems
> > to spin up to 6+ K very easily. For novelty the hood scoop is even
> > functional, with the air going to an inter cooler for the turbo.
> >
> > I think this is about the same size as the Forester.
> >
> > Dana
> >
> > John F Sandhoff wrote:
> >
> > > I'm keeping the Roadsters.
> > > I'm keeping the 510.
> > > But the Dodge minivan has got to go...
> > >
> > > Many of us maintain a boring car along with our preferred Datsun
> > > rides. I'm calling upon the wisdom of the group to help steer
> > > me in the right direction: Would you buy a current-generation
> > > Subaru? I'm considering a Forester or Outback wagon. I don't need
> > > the AWD but it comes standard. I need room to haul the dogs (and
> > > extra Datsun parts...). The base models are 4 bangers but the
> > > 6 cylinders are $$$. And they all require smog checks :-(.
> > >
> > > Would anyone recommend either of these models? Would anyone
> > > avoid them? Options to get, options to pass on?
> > >
> > > And who markets a good preferred extended warranty? I want an
inclusive
> > > one (covers everything but exceptions) rather than the more common
> > > exclusive ones (covers only listed things). The Dodge taught me the
> > > importance of an extended warranty - too bad I didn't have one...
> > >
> > > Flames off-list, please. Replies too, unless you want to clutter
> > > the list like I just did (and my apologies to those I may offend -
> > > but I trust this group's opinions and really want to hear what you
> > > have to say).
> > >
> > > -- John
> > > John Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
> > >
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> >
> > --
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